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Assembly Member Bobby Carroll. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Bobby’s Blue Bombshell: Cuomo’s Congestion Pricing Numbers are ‘Bullshit’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 1, 2019 | 9 Comments

Assembly Member Bobby Carroll, one of the staunchest supporters of congestion pricing, is upset because the governor's plan won't raise nearly enough money for transit.

The image from a since-deleted Senate Democrats tweet promoting Diane Savino's incorrect comments.

HEAD-SCRATCHER OF THE WEEK: Staten Island Pol Attacks ‘Unfair’ Punishment of Bridge Toll Scofflaws

By David Meyer | Jan 31, 2019 | 8 Comments

Fact check: The fines for evading a subway fare or bridge toll are identical.

KOMANOFF: Want Fair Taxi Congestion Surcharges? Embed Them Within Congestion Tolling

By Charles Komanoff | Jan 28, 2019 | 3 Comments

A nationally respected expert says a City Council taxi bill is a springboard for a better congestion-pricing plan.

Governor Cuomo's budget: The devil is in the details. Photo: NY Governor's Office

On Transportation, Cuomo Giveth and He Taketh Away

By David Meyer | Jan 18, 2019 | 7 Comments

Nearly all of his new initiatives — save the bus lane cameras — come with a catch.

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson made some bold proposals on Tuesday. Photo: John McCarten

ON FURTHER REVIEW: Cuomo’s Speed Camera Bill May Not Be As Good As City’s [Updated]

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 15, 2019 | 9 Comments

Council Speaker Corey Johnson appears to say thanks but no thanks because his bill would allow unlimited cameras.

Only this man can prevent overpoliced transit. Photo: Marc A. Hermann/MTA New York City Transit

UPDATED: Gov. Cuomo Announces Doubling of Speed Cameras

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 14, 2019 | 17 Comments

Governor Cuomo said he would reinstate the speed camera program in New York City — and double their numbers — in his budget to be released on Tuesday.

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